The History of Inhaled Anesthetics
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Which anesthetic was first synthesized in 1772 by Joseph Priestley?

  • Chloroform
  • Isoflurane
  • Diethyl ether
  • Nitrous oxide (correct)

Which anesthetic was associated with several unexplained intraoperative deaths of otherwise healthy patients?

  • Isoflurane
  • Nitrous oxide
  • Diethyl ether
  • Chloroform (correct)

Which anesthetic produces faster, more pleasant induction of anesthesia and faster awakening at the conclusion of surgery?

  • Divinyl ether
  • Cyclopropane
  • Isoflurane (correct)
  • Diethyl ether

Which anesthetic is halogenated partly or entirely with fluorine, providing greater stability and lesser toxicity?

<p>Halothane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anesthetic is non-flammable, has a pleasant odor, lesser organ toxicity, and faster induction of anesthesia?

<p>Halothane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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